Ergebnis für "Boat" in Politik & Sozialwissenschaften

The dramatic real-life stories of four young people caught up in the mass exodus of Shanghai in the wake of China's 1949 Communist revolution. Benny must decide either to escape to Hong Kong or navigate the intricacies of a newly Communist China. Annuo, forced to flee with her father, a defeated Nationalist official, becomes an unwelcome exile in Taiwan. The financially strapped Ho fights deportation from the US in order to continue his studies while his family struggles at home. Bing, given away by her poor parents, faces the prospect of a new life among strangers in America.

For almost four desperate years between 1939 and 1943, British and American navies fought a savage, losing battle against German submarine wolf packs. The Allies might never have turned the tide of that historic battle without an intelligence coup. The race to break the German U-boat codes is one of the last great untold stories of World War II.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF 2021 'Astonishing and compelling' Bernard Cornwell ‘This superb book is like a classical symphony, perfectly composed and exquisitely performed’ THE TIMES Books of the Year Follow bioarchaeologist Cat Jarman – and the cutting-edge...

On a cold, cloudy day in early February 1985, Shelley Wachsmann, then resident nautical archaeologist for the Israel Department of Antiquities and Museums, drove to Kibbutz Ginosar, an agricultural settlement near the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Two brothers, avid amateur archaeologists, had found a boat buried in the lake, its outlines revealed by receding lake waters. The boat was "possibly ancient," according to the handwritten note placed on Wachsmann's desk a day or two before.

Saved at the Seawall is the definitive history of the largest ever waterborne evacuation. Jessica DuLong reveals the dramatic story of how the New York Harbor maritime community heroically delivered stranded commuters, residents, and visitors out of harm's way. Even before the US Coast Guard...

Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize In November 2021, an inflatable dinghy carrying migrants from France to the United Kingdom capsized in the Channel causing the death of 27 people on board. Despite receiving numerous calls for help, the French authorities wrongly told the migrants...

NOW AN ORIGINAL SERIES ON ABC “Just may be the best new comedy of [the year] . . . based on restaurateur Eddie Huang’s memoir of the same name . . . [a] classic fresh-out-of-water comedy.”—People “Bawdy and frequently hilarious . . . a surprisingly sophisticated memoir about race...

The survivors of the shipwrecked 18th century vessel Glen Carrig fight for their lives amidst a vast continent of weeds. Mysterious wrecks, horrific monsters, and swashbuckling adventure!

Part ode to building something with one’s hands in the modern age, part celebration of the beauty and function of boats, and part moving father-daughter story, How to Build a Boat is a bold adventure. Once an essential skill, the ability to build a clinker boat, first innovated by the Vikings...

I Did Not Miss the Boat is the coming of age story of an adolescent girl who struggled to help her family & assimilation into a new country while searching for her own identity. From surviving the vast South China Seas, pirate raids, and uninhabited Indonesian islands to surviving high school and family life, Lea Tran did not experience a typical American upbringing.

Wreckage, survival and the hush of the sea: Shipwreck Stories brings the human edge of maritime disaster into sharp, unflinching focus. Each episode reconstructs real castaway experiences, lost vessels and the choices that separate rescue from oblivion. You’ll hear vivid scene-setting, firsthand accounts where available, and clear explanations of navigation, weather and survival techniques that shaped each outcome. This is not a textbook about ships; it’s a collection of human dramas set against reefs, storms and open ocean, told with respect for the victims and curiosity about the ...

Can you imagine being adrift in the vast, unforgiving ocean, fighting for survival against all odds? Ocean Survivors brings you the chilling, inspiring, and often miraculous true stories of those who faced the ultimate test at sea. From harrowing shipwrecks and unexpected disasters to incredible tales of human resilience against nature's fury, we delve deep into the experiences of sailors, passengers, and adventurers who endured the unimaginable. Discover firsthand accounts of survival at sea, the ingenious strategies employed, and the sheer force of will that allowed them to return from the ...

The Boat Lift, Dock & Bulkhead Company is a family-owned waterfront construction company serving Texas since 1992. They design, build, and repair boat lifts, custom docks, and bulkheads, delivering durable, high-quality solutions that protect shoreline investments and simplify lakefront living.

The Chinese Economic miracle is happening despite, not because of, China's 900 million peasants. They are missing from the portraits of booming Shanghai, or Beijing. Many of China's underclass live under a feudalistic system unchanged since the 15th century. Wu Chuntao and Chen Guidi undertook a three-year survey of what had happened to the peasants in one of the poorest provinces, Anhui, asking the question: have the peasants been betrayed by the revolution undertaken in their name by Mao and his successors?

A Boat A Voyage, by award-winning journalist Wilkine Brutus, is a 5-episode podcast that delves into his Haitian mother’s refugee story from the 1980s, spanning Miami, Haiti, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. While living as an expat in South Korea, Brutus uncovers her journey and reflects on his own experience as a first-generation Haitian-American. The podcast reveals the emotional weight of leaving her homeland, becoming a U.S. citizen, and captures the complexities of human migration and identity, offering a nuanced—and even humorous—perspective on the refugee experience. Maps and Diaries, LLC

Embark on a journey of camaraderie and competition with "Boat Club; or, The Bunkers of Rippleton," where themes of teamwork, discipline, and rivalry take center stage. This podcast delves into the dynamics of friendship and the challenges of steering a group toward a common goal, all set against the backdrop of a picturesque lakeside. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection that captures the spirit of adventure, growth, and the occasional clash of personalities. The stories explore the transformative power of collaboration, as characters learn to navigate...

The Death of Rodolfo–The Bicycle Boat. A raw, unscripted investigation into my father’s life—from Haiti to the legacy I could never escape.

Join Jason & Becka, a mature married couple, as they navigate the rough seas of their second marriages. With 6 adult kids, 5 grand kids and a business they run together. Expect honest arguments, playful banter and real-life debates. At the end of every episode, you - the shipmates - get to decide on who you agree with more. Welcome Aboard!

Two so-called men dredge the canals of their minds. Navigating Portuguese fatbergs, involuntary erections in the lotus position, mortality and alcohol. On a narrowboat. New episodes whenever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s NOTHING like being out on the water. And boating can be a fun, accessible way to make memories that matter. Welcome to "Freedom Boat Club: Beyond the Dock" with your expert co-hosts: Angie Scott: Membership Executive Mariah Lawrence: Chief Operating Officer Jason Evans: Membership Executive "Beyond The Dock" is your inside look at what being a part of the Freedom Boat Club community is like. The team answer your questions about the advantages of joining Freedom Boat Club, the connections and friends you will make, and how fulfilling & easy it is to just get out on the water with your...